Pursuit

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Pursuit: Mateo Beites keeps his eyes on the prize

The 16-year-old goaltender who’s suiting up for U16 AAA Barrie Colts of the OMHA this is motivated to grow his game, particularly when it comes to mental toughness

Dec 5, 2023 12:17 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Holly Heikkila is finding her way in the stirrups

Young equestrian makes her first appearance at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto

Nov 28, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Avery Roy cracks Team Ontario on her first attempt

The young Sudbury gymnast wasn’t as emotional as her coach or her mom about the achievement, but she is excited and seemingly taking it all in stride

Nov 21, 2023 12:12 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Afro-Heritage squad claims men’s league title

While many of the players have ties to African nations, the team is pretty diverse culturally — though all share a singular love for the game of soccer

Nov 14, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Pursuit: A special cross-country window closes at Lo-Ellen Park

Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School bids farewell this season to its powerful cross-country boys team, which has dominated competitions for the past three years

Nov 7, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Win or lose, Andrea Larsen is a CrossFit legend

The former teacher from Sudbury heads to Arizona in December for the CrossFit Legends Championship

Oct 31, 2023 12:33 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Claire’s School of Dance celebrates 50 years of rhythm

Claire McLaughlin started the dance school as a home-based business in 1973 and has passed reins (or the dancing shoes) to her daughter, Tracy. Fifty years later, the school is going strong

Oct 25, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Jerry Toppazzini, one of 100 and one of a kind

In September, the Boston Bruins named their 100 most historic players, and Copper Cliff native Jerry Toppazzini was one of them. In this week’s Pursuit, Jerry’s three children reflect on their father, his career and his legacy

Oct 17, 2023 12:04 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Jack once again has the world’s best peewee golf swing

Sudbury.com first brought you Jack Cantin’s story three years ago when as a toddler, the first time he won the competition. Now five, the young golfer continues to develop his killer swing

Oct 10, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Shawn Rivers, Gunn Media and what hockey teaches

Former Wolves defender talks about his hockey career and how that led into his post-hockey career, and the lessons learned along the way

Oct 3, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

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